2018 XDR to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.7395 PGK

YEARLY LOW

4.5650 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.6592 PGK

2018 XDR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 4.7395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 4.5650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1745 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6344 to the December average rate of 4.6835, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.7395 was up 2.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.6109, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 23,698 PGK

2017 Average 22,121 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 22,825 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 872.27 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.7154

4.6093

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to PGK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.6631, compared to 4.6552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6631

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1261 PGK (High: 4.6912 / Low: 4.5650). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0400 PGK (High: 4.6494 / Low: 4.6094).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1261

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0400

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0519 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 4.7066) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.3778), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3287 (+7.51%).

2018 Avg (April) 4.7066

2017 Avg (April) 4.3778

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.6912	4.5650	4.6344
February	4.7339	4.6196	4.6731
March	4.7374	4.6294	4.6829
April	4.7395	4.6798	4.7066
May	4.7108	4.6031	4.6547
June	4.7022	4.5889	4.6271
July	4.6528	4.5932	4.6182
August	4.6494	4.6094	4.6291
September	4.6718	4.6262	4.6582
October	4.6944	4.6395	4.6727
November	4.6918	4.6433	4.6697
December	4.7314	4.6448	4.6835